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Sending us on a Turkish adventure, Mr. Armani transported viewers on a exotic journey with a collection inspired by the romanticism of the Eastern cultures, the mystery of the desert and ornate Arabic architecture and ironwork.

Models adorned with fez-meets-cloche hats paraded a collection of mostly tailored looks in saturated spice and jewel tones, and in rich lustrous fabrics like Mikado satin.

The collection also included some of Armani signatures like fitted gazar jackets and beaded gilets, and the season’s Art Deco-influence showed up in the form of chevron patterns and a parade of sinuous pencil skirts.

Red carpet worthy gowns that exuded elegance and beauty rounded out the collection, and over-sized cylindrical broaches and necklaces bejeweled many of the garments, adding bits of flair to the jackets, dresses, and tops.

Giambattista Valli has been riding high for a few seasons now and just when you think he’s done everything he can with animal print, he dazzles you with something new.

Like Raf Simons at Dior, he seemed to be channeling Dior’s New Look of 1947 with a focus on hourglass shapes, but a fresh approach came from skinny trousers under strapless ball gowns and mini skirts under flouncy dresses.

We loved the oversize acanthus leaf chokers and trellis-like clusters of what looked like dried and painted flowers adorning the models as they took to the runway.

The models, with their fresh-faced make-up and unkempt hair, added to the youthfulness of Valli’s vision.

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Delicacy, nature, architecture and timeless, effortless beauty. Those words describe one of the most sumptuous displays seen this season – courtesy of Valentino. Designers Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli, surpassed even themselves perfecting the delicate Valentino silhouette by subtly softening it and exposing more of the neck. Inspired by wrought-iron gates and secret labyrinths of formal gardens, the duo stuck true to the brand’s identity with show-stopping artisanal dresses adorned with hand painted organza, luxe embroidery, hand-rolled crepe piping, stamped wool, and intricate crystal beading. Dramatic and romantic perfection.

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For Chanel Couture Spring 2013 creative director Karl Lagerfeld held the show in the Grand Palais in Paris, which was transformed to look like an overgrown forest. His inspiration? “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.”

The models wore piles of falling chiffon leaves in their hair, their eyes encircled with dramatic feathered lashes. The dresses were theatrical and styled with the extra dollop of whimsy. Floral appliques and sixty’s inspired bold floral prints, Chantily and eyelash lace and intricate beadwork on the gowns juxtaposed with leather thigh high boots in black, gold lame and lace-like net showed the genius of Karl Lagerfeld.

For the finale Karl Lagerfeld showed his support for gay marriage and sent not one but two brides in identical feathered wedding dresses, hand in hand and their son down the runway.

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Paris’s Jardim de Tuileries was in a full bloom inside the nearly invisible mirrored tent for the Dior’s Couture Spring 2013 show, despite all the snow on the ground outside.

Inspired by “the spirit of spring, of building flowers and of hopeful rebirth” this season’s Raf Simons lead Dior down the garden path with a collection that was fittingly light and airy. There was a softness that pervaded even the most tightly fitted and structured looks thanks to the designer’s use of lightweight fabrics and minimal embellishments.

He used three-dimensional foliate embroideries with a light touch, clustering fine silk petals on a peplum or on dark tulle gloves, or scattering meadow flowers over a white net bustier, worn with narrow-leg pants and a billowing coat of unlined poppy-orange silk.

Bright pops of yellow and pink were presented alongside soft shades of blue and black for a collection that may not have the shock value of Galliano, but presented something incredibly refined and, better yet, wearable.

It’s quite a feat to make mouthwash appealing, but Aesop have managed it with this refreshing antiseptic infused with cloves, aniseed and spearmint. We love the vintage aesthetic of the apothecary-style bottle.

Marvis Toothpaste

The vintage packaging of this 50 year -old whitening toothpaste is as hot nowadays as the original formula, with alum powder making a star turn as the special ingredient. A gentle toothpaste which, over time, ensures a megawatt smile.

Francis Kurkdijan scented shower gel.

A light-as-air mousse mixed with a to-die-for scent with notes of Calabrian bergamot, seringa and Lily of the Valley, make this, without doubt, the most luxurious shower gel around.

Mason Pearson hairbrush

This hairstylist’s must-have needs little introduction, and nowadays, it’s available in almost as many different models than there are hairs on your head. What makes it special is the unique combination of boar bristles and nylon fibers which stimulates the scalp without irritating it, detangles hair and smoothes the surface of the strands for maximum shine. We couldn’t live without it.

Breath Palette flavored toothpaste

The minimalist packaging of this tiny Japanese toothpaste is a chic addition to our bathroom cabinet, the only tricky thing is picking which of the 30 flavors to go for. From grapefruit to peach, latte, lavender and caramel, it’s a tough choice, though we’d be inclined to go for their gentle, alcohol-free version.

Violight toothbrush holder

When Philip Starck updates the traditional toothbrush holder, the result is this discreet confection fitted with a UV sterilizing system. Once teeth are squeaky clean, it takes the holder a mere 10 minutes to eliminate 99.9% of bacteria. Bathroom magic.

INava toothbrush

Dentists are raving about this toothbrush thanks to its special bristles, which are all the same length to guarantee the perfect clean every single time. To top it all off, the black and white design is worthy of even the chicest bathrooms.

Fleur Mécanique by Frédéric Malle

With its minimalist design, creative concept and three seriously chic colorways (steel, red and black) there’s not a bathroom in the land that could do without Frédéric Malle’s Fleur Mécanique. It diffuses a fresh, floral scent for heavenly bathtimes.

Side parts and Old-Hollywood style barrel curls were extremely popular on the red carpet, but no one did them more beautifully than The Deep Blue Sea star Rachel Weisz. Paired with ruby red lips and smoldering eyes, she was 100% screen siren.

Naomi Watts

Naomi Watts never fails to impress, and her romantic side bun, flushed cheeks and rosy lips were classically beautiful.

Julianne Moore

Julianne Moore epitomized chic with a classic French twist and pink-red lips. The perfect look to complement her custom Tom Ford gown.

Jessica Alba

Presenter Jessica Alba paired her peach gown with vibrant coral lips, perfect waves and a glowing complexion. “The dress was the inspiration,” said makeup artist Lauren Andersen. “I loved the contrast between her glowing skin and the matte orange lip”

Allison Williams

Girls star Allison Williams has been taking the fashion world by storm of late, but it was her smoky eyes and glowing skin that got our attention. Perfectly groomed brows and nude gloss (the same color as her earrings), ensures her place on our beauty radar.